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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book also analyzes the motivational variables involved in self-directed learning experiences. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

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